Clonidine

Clonidine is used in the treatment of hypertension. It effectively brings down blood pressure by reducing levels of certain body chemicals. This in turn relaxes the blood vessels, allowing the heart to beat properly.

Before starting the medication, inform the doctor of any health problems that you are currently suffering from. Patients with heart and kidney problems, low blood pressure and tumour of the adrenal gland should take Clonidine only after their doctor’s approval. Provide him with a list of medicines you are taking as well.

Clonidine is prescribed twice a day, one dose has to be taken during the day and the other at night. The tablet form of the drug can consumed with food or without. Transdermal patches of the drug are also available. In this case just place the patch on your skin and the drug will be absorbed by the body.

The drug should be stops gradually, suddenly discountinuing the drug can result in severe complications.

Common side effects of Clonidine are fatigue, lethargy, drowsiness, hypotension, headache, pain in the abdomen and dizziness.

If any of these side effects continue for a long period or become worse get in touch with your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Hypertension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Dry Mouth

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Fatigue

• Drowsiness

• Dizziness

• Constipation

• Erectile Dysfunction

• Sleep Disorders

• Depression

• Orthostatic Hypotension

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking Clonidine with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Arkapres 100mcg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Arkapres 100mcg tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Clonidine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Clonidine as ingredient

• Cloneon 150Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Clodict 100Mg Tablet

  Consern Pharma P Ltd

• Arkapres 100Mcg Tablet

  Biokindle Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Arkapres 150Mcg Tablet

  Biokindle Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

• Arkamin H Tablet

  Unichem Laboratories Ltd

• Catapres 150Mcg Tablet

  Zydus Cadila

• Clothalton 100mcg/15mg Tablet

  Piramal Healthcare Limited

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

This medication behaves as an alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist. It possesses central hypotensive and anti arrhythmogenic effects. Primarily, it works by stimulating the receptors present in the brain stem. Here it shows sympatholytic effect, thus inhibits the noradrenaline, ATP, renin and neuropeptide Y release. This leads to a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance, causing a lowering of blood pressure. For producing secondary effects, it acts as an imidazoline-1 receptor in the brain.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/clonidine

• Clonidine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00575

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